Welcome to the Top 10 Events in Rhode Island
Explore the selection of the top 10 annual events and festivals, fairs and celebrations (listed in calendar priority) in Rhode Island.Rhode Island Spring Flower and Garden Show
February
Providence, Rhode Island
A tradition for over 15 years, the Rhode Island Spring Flower and Garden Show at the Rhode Island Convention Center showcases extraordinary gardens woven with original art creations. Visitors can meet the artists and designers, and learn more about their own garden designs at lectures, seminars and demonstrations by nationally recognized experts.
For more information visit: www.flowershow.com
Newport Winter Festival
February
Newport, Rhode Island
With over 160 individual events, this Festival has become New England’s largest winter extravaganza. Alive with sparkle and excitement, the Winter Festival offers a unique winter experience combining food, music, and entertainment for all ages. A concert series featuring BeatleMania, sand sculptures, a Chili Cook Off, a citywide Scavenger Hunt, an Ice Sculpting Competition, a Children's Fair, a Pizza Cook Off, a Martini Contest, Children's' Block Hunt and a Teddy Bear Tea are just some of the many exciting events designed to celebrate the wonder of winter.
For more information visit: www.newportevents.com/winterfest
Newport Irish Heritage Month
March
Newport, Rhode Island
This exciting month-long event celebrates the Irish heritage of the area, with Celtic storytelling, Irish step-dancing, interesting lectures, afternoon teas, an Irish coffee contest, Jameson Irish whiskey tastings and a festive St. Patrick's Day parade.
For more information visit: www.gonewport.com
Gaspee Days Arts and Crafts Festival
May
Pawtuxet Village, Rhode Island
The annual Arts and Crafts Festival attracts approximately 50,000 people a day for three days browsing and purchasing the wares of the 150-200 craft exhibitors along Narragansett Parkway in Warwick.
Attractions include a professional food court, free family music, entertainment, and pony rides for the children located in Pawtuxet Park.
For more information visit: www.gaspee.com
Rhode Island International Film Festival
August
Providence, Rhode Island
Held in Providence, and throughout the state of Rhode Island, the Academy-nominating Rhode Island International Film Festival has risen to the top ranks among world film events. Discovering and empowering independent filmmakers and screenwriters, the festival is an extravaganza of special events, film screenings, VIP guests, industry seminars and celebrations.
Cited as one of the "Best International and Short Film Festivals in the United States", the Festival is a strategic and desirable platform for film premieres, drawing hundreds of independent filmmakers from around the globe.
For more information visit: www.RIFilmFest.org
JVC Jazz Festival
August
Newport, Rhode Island
The legendary Newport Jazz Festival, now called The JVC Jazz Festival-Newport, is a spectacular 3-day outdoor event that features the best in classic and contemporary jazz. Recent lineups have included Tony Bennett, Diana Krall, Harry Connick, Jr., Wynton Marsalis and many more.
For more information visit: www.festivalproductions.net
Newport International Boat Show
September
Newport, Rhode Island
One of the four largest in-water boat shows in the country, the Newport International Boat Show features both power and sail on 15 acres along Americas Cup Ave. Highlights include 850 exhibitors and over 700 boats ranging in size from 16 to 85 as well as all kinds of equipment and services, seminars, demonstrations and children's activities.
The show is also the official venue for US debuts of all new boats and boating products.
For more information visit: www.newportboatshow.com
International Oktoberfest
October
Newport, Rhode Island
The International Oktoberfest is an ardent tribute to Germany’s most famous fall festival, offering three stages of authentic German music and folk dancing, as well as a Kindergarten with family fun activities.
Visitors can enjoy the best of German and domestic Oktoberfest brews in the International Biergarten, and the best of foods with a traditional Bratwurst.
For more information visit: www.NewportFestivals.com
Providence Boat Show
January / February
Providence, Rhode Island
The 14th Annual Providence Boat Show is one of the largest winter boat shows in New England featuring fishing and cruising powerboats as well as cruising and racing Sailboats. as well as equipment and services for all boating needs.
With two side-by-side locations there is over 240,000 square-feet of exhibitor space, more than 280 exhibitors with over 300 boats ranging in size from 8 to 47 feet on display along with kayaks, inflatables, and accessories.
For more information visit: www.providenceboatshow.com
